Brendan Carr Muddies the Waters on Kimmel Show Cancellation

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- According to reports, ABC/Disney has indefinitely suspended “Jimmy Kimmel Live”—following Kimmel’s comments on the killing of Charlie Kirk. The late-night host shamefully accused Republicans of using the death to “score political points.” While the network’s move appears to be a result of Kimmel’s comments coupled with poor ratings, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr suggested his department could potentially investigate ABC/Disney over Kimmel’s vitriolic remarks—muddying the waters. Many have expressed concern that Carr’s warning amounts to a First Amendment violation. Republicans must be consistent defenders of free speech. 3:15pm- Following ABC/Disney’s decision to end Kimmel’s show, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr went on television expressing joy over the announcement. Carr told MSNBC: “We're on a cable show right now. You don't have an FCC license and an obligation to serve the public interest. Podcasts don't either...Kimmel is free to do that—but if you have a broadcast TV license...it comes with an obligation to serve the public interest.” Rich points out that Carr’s comments aren’t helpful and allow Democrats to claim Kimmel is a victim of government-led censorship. 3:50pm- Callers weigh in on comments from the FCC Chairman and ABC/Disney’s decision to end Jimmy Kimmel’s show. Is the Trump Administration making a massive mistake getting involved in Kimmel’s termination? Most seem to agree, this is problematic.